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Tomb relief fragment
Nubian
Meroitic
270 B.C.–A.D. 320
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Meroe (Beg. N.), Beg. N III
Medium/Technique
Sandstone
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21-3-234
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis fragment depicts a scene in sunk relief and text in raised relief. It is probably part of an offering table, and has two depressed offering areas with offering loaves depicted.
ProvenanceFrom Meroe, Beg. NIII. 1921: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
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